episode six: hustling

episode six In our final episode, we’re going to sum up our exploration of making a living from creative work with one final overarching theme: hustling. This episode’s focus is on the day to day grind. Young people are holding down multiple jobs and are always on the lookout for the next gig. What do … Continue reading episode six: hustling

episode six

In our final episode, we’re going to sum up our exploration of making a living from creative work with one final overarching theme: hustling. This episode’s focus is on the day to day grind. Young people are holding down multiple jobs and are always on the lookout for the next gig. What do you do between contracts when times are lean? And what about long hours in busy times? How do you find time for yourself when every day you’re hustling?

Emma Healey



Emma Healey is a freelance writer and poet. Her first book of poems, Begin with the End in Mind, was published by Arbeiter Ring in 2012. Emma was the recipient of the Irving Layton Award for poetry in 2010 and 2013, as well as a National Magazine Award nominee in 2015. She’s also the Globe & Mail‘s poetry critic, and a regular contributor to the Toronto Star and music blog Said the Gramophone. Emma’s currently working on a new manuscript of poetry.



Emma’s Website | Emma on Twitter

Cultural Correspondent Segment: Aleem Khan



Aleem Khan is a Calgary-based musician. In 2016 he released his second solo LP, Urbana Champaign.



Aleem on Basecamp | Slow Release Records’ Website

Every Day We’re Hustling is created and hosted by Miranda Campbell, Assistant Professor in the School of Creative Industries at Ryerson University.

Produced by Jesse Cumming

Recorded and edited by Max Cotter

Graphic and web design by Lucy Wowk

Music by Adam Waito

Photography by Karen Young and Chris Beaulieu

Every Day We’re Hustling is funded by the Creative Innovation grant at Ryerson University.